Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Other skills and experience
Languages
Timeline
AccountManager

Joshy Devassy

Accountant
Bristol,UK

Summary

Dedicated Accountant with more than 20 years of experience in accounts payable control, accounts receivables control, invoicing, reconciliation of bank and other ledger accounts, payroll.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Warehouse operative

Ocado Group
Bristol, United Kingdom
11.2024 - Current
  • Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
  • Liaised with suppliers, resolved issues related to deliveries and supplies.
  • Filed records to maintain accurate stock documentation.
  • Collaborated on stock checking routines, provided accurate inventory updates.
  • Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow by promptly processing incoming stocks.

ACCOUNTANT

Bader Mohamed A. Almailam GTC Co.
AlRai, Kuwait
08.2009 - 09.2024
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Invoice Processing: Reviewing and verifying invoices for accuracy, completeness, compliance with company policies. Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery receipts. Ensuring that all necessary approvals are obtained before payment. Managed over 50 customer payments per day.
  • Payment Processing: Preparing processing payments to vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Ensuring payments are made on time to avoid penalties or late fees. Managing different payment methods, such as checks, wire transfers, BACS, or credit card payments.
  • Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.
  • Executed comprehensive internal audits; highlighted areas requiring action.
  • Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
  • Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
  • Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.

Assistant Accountant

Hassan Abul Company.
Al Rai, Kuwait
01.2005 - 07.2009

Maintaining accurate financial records:
Assistant accountants are responsible for recording transactions, managing ledgers (both manual and digital), and ensuring that all financial data is accurately entered into accounting systems.
Processing invoices and expenses:
They handle the receipt, processing, and filing of invoices, ensuring accurate payment of bills and expenses.
Managing accounts payable and receivable:
This includes tracking payments, ensuring timely payments to suppliers, and managing customer invoices.
Reconciling accounts:
They reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Managing petty cash:
They handle petty cash transactions, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.

BRANCH ACCOUNTANT

Stallions Kuwait (Walt Disney)
Hawally
01.1997 - 01.2005

* Preparing and analyzing financial statements.

* Managing accounts payables and receivables

* Reconciling all ledger accounts

* Invoicing and payment collections

* Maintain accounting standards

Education

AAT - Bookkeeping

Association of Accounting Technicians
London, UK
01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Christ College, Calicut University
Calicut, Kerala
01.1985 - 01.1988

MBA - Finance

M.G University
Kerala, Kerala
01.2008 - 01.2010

Skills

  • IFS(ERP)
  • MYOB
  • Excel Proficiency
  • Project-Based accounting
  • Bookkeeping knowledge
  • Purchase orders handling
  • VAT understanding
  • Bookkeeping proficiency
  • Payment Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Accounts payable / accounts receivable
  • Accounts receivable and payable analysis

Other skills and experience

* Reviewing and verifying invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.

* Preparing and processing payments to vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Ensuring payments are made on time to avoid penalties.

* Use different payment methods, such as checks, wire transfers, BACS, or credit card payments., 

* Maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers. Addressing and resolving any discrepancies or disputes related to payments.  

* Ensuring proper filing and organization of invoices, receipts, and payment documentation.

* Performing monthly reconciliations of all ledger accounts  to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately. 

*  Reviewing and categorizing expenses to ensure they are charged to the correct cost centers or accounts., 

* Generate and send invoices to customers based on sales orders or contracts. 

* Track and follow up on outstanding customer payments. Contact customers regarding overdue payments and negotiate if necessary.

* Handle incoming payments via check, wire transfer, credit card, or other methods., Reconcile accounts receivable transactions by matching    

   payments received to the correct invoices.

 * Analyze overdue accounts and prioritize collection efforts based on the aging report

* Calculating and processing employees' pay, including salaries, hourly wages, overtime, bonuses, and commissions.

* Control over Inventory with prompt checking and super vision.  Monthly stock audit.

Languages

English
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Advanced

Timeline

Warehouse operative

Ocado Group
11.2024 - Current

ACCOUNTANT

Bader Mohamed A. Almailam GTC Co.
08.2009 - 09.2024

MBA - Finance

M.G University
01.2008 - 01.2010

Assistant Accountant

Hassan Abul Company.
01.2005 - 07.2009

BRANCH ACCOUNTANT

Stallions Kuwait (Walt Disney)
01.1997 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Christ College, Calicut University
01.1985 - 01.1988

AAT - Bookkeeping

Association of Accounting Technicians
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